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Civil Affairs launches four new e-services on Absher at LEAP 2026

Four new Civil Affairs e-services launched on Absher platform during LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh.

Civil Affairs launches four new e-services on Absher at LEAP 2026

The Civil Affairs Agency of the Ministry of Interior inaugurated four new electronic services on the Absher platform at the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh. Major General Dr. Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, the supervisor of Civil Affairs, officially launched the services during the conference held at Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Mulhaf. Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs, Engineer Thamer bin Mohammed Al-Harbi, attended the event.

The new services aim to streamline processes for citizens and residents. They include updating photos on national ID cards, issuing electronic unregistered birth certificates, requesting deliveries of death certificates for residents, and replacing lost or damaged death certificates. These digital initiatives are part of the Ministry's continuous efforts to modernize civil affairs services through technology.

The launch underscores the Ministry's commitment to providing efficient, convenient, and high-quality services to citizens and residents through smart solutions.

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